#Discrimination
In the recent case of Gorka Salaberria Sorondo v Academia Vasca de Policia y Emergencias the European Court of Justice determined that the imposition of an upper age limit of 35 years for new recruits to Basque Police Force was not in contravention to EU law.

Police Force entitled to set upper age limit in recruitment

9

Dec

2016

Police Force entitled to set upper age limit in recruitment

In the recent case of Gorka Salaberria Sorondo v Academia Vasca de Policia y Emergencias the European Court of Justice determined that the imposition of an upper age limit of 35 years for new recruits to Basque Police Force was not in contravention to EU law.
#Discrimination
In R. (on the application of Interim Executive Board of X) v OFSTED the High Court was asked to decide whether a school that segregated pupils by gender was guilty of sex discrimination under the Equality Act.

Segregation by gender not sex discrimination

18

Nov

2016

Segregation by gender not sex discrimination

In R. (on the application of Interim Executive Board of X) v OFSTED the High Court was asked to decide whether a school that segregated pupils by gender was guilty of sex discrimination under the Equality Act.
#Discrimination
The Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland has upheld the decision that a bakery which refused to fulfil an order for a cake with a slogan supporting gay marriage amounted to sexual orientation discrimination.

‘Bert and Ernie’ cake gives bakers food for thought…

4

Nov

2016

‘Bert and Ernie’ cake gives bakers food for thought…

The Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland has upheld the decision that a bakery which refused to fulfil an order for a cake with a slogan supporting gay marriage amounted to sexual orientation discrimination.
#Discrimination
Tesco made changes to their pay structures earlier in the year which resulted in an increase to basic pay but a decrease in pay related to unsocial hours, weekend work and bank holidays.

Tesco facing legal action over decision to cut pay

28

Oct

2016

Tesco facing legal action over decision to cut pay

Tesco made changes to their pay structures earlier in the year which resulted in an increase to basic pay but a decrease in pay related to unsocial hours, weekend work and bank holidays.
#Discrimination
An employment tribunal has concluded that some of EasyJet’s roster practices indirectly discriminated against two breastfeeding flight attendants.

Tribunal finds EasyJet discriminated against breastfeeding mothers

28

Oct

2016

Tribunal finds EasyJet discriminated against breastfeeding mothers

An employment tribunal has concluded that some of EasyJet’s roster practices indirectly discriminated against two breastfeeding flight attendants.
#Discrimination
A London recruitment agency, Matching Models, has been heavily criticised for posting job adverts on their website for “attractive women”, a “sexy female driver”, and a PA with “a classic look, brown long hair with b-c cup”.

A model recruitment process?

21

Oct

2016

A model recruitment process?

A London recruitment agency, Matching Models, has been heavily criticised for posting job adverts on their website for “attractive women”, a “sexy female driver”, and a PA with “a classic look, brown long hair with b-c cup”.
#Discrimination
More than 7,000 Asda employees have brought equal pay claims in the Employment Tribunal, alleging that in-store work such as shelf-stacking and checkout roles (predominantly carried out by female employees) is of equal value to warehouse work (predominantly carried out by men).

Asda Equal Pay claims reach next stage

14

Oct

2016

Asda Equal Pay claims reach next stage

More than 7,000 Asda employees have brought equal pay claims in the Employment Tribunal, alleging that in-store work such as shelf-stacking and checkout roles (predominantly carried out by female employees) is of equal value to warehouse work (predominantly carried out by men).
#Discrimination
In the case of Buchanan v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, the EAT gave useful guidance on the objective justification defence available to employers in certain discrimination claims

Employer’s decision must be objectively justified not underlying policy

14

Oct

2016

Employer’s decision must be objectively justified not underlying policy

In the case of Buchanan v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, the EAT gave useful guidance on the objective justification defence available to employers in certain discrimination claims
#Discrimination
In the case of Snell v Network Rail, the tribunal awarded a father just over £28,000 in compensation after he was refused the same pay as his wife while on shared parental leave.

Shared parental leave pay – to enhance or not to enhance?

14

Oct

2016

Shared parental leave pay – to enhance or not to enhance?

In the case of Snell v Network Rail, the tribunal awarded a father just over £28,000 in compensation after he was refused the same pay as his wife while on shared parental leave.
#Discrimination
Most UK employers are well aware that the law protects job applicants from unlawful discrimination - for example because of their sex, race or age

Applicant X – avoiding bias and discrimination in recruitment

22

Sep

2016

Applicant X – avoiding bias and discrimination in recruitment

Most UK employers are well aware that the law protects job applicants from unlawful discrimination - for example because of their sex, race or age

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